1. The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
2. What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?
3. Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?